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 Float high above terra firma |
541 Middleborough Road Box Hill North Melbourne, VIC 3129 Australia +61 3 9890 0339 http://www.gowildballooning.co... |
There is nothing quite like floating high above terra firma at dawn, enjoying a glass of champagne and seeing the sun rise over the horizon. That scenario is offered by Go Wild Ballooning, one of the main operators of hot air balloons in the Yarra Valley. There is a range of crafts available, the largest holding 16 people. The norm is to take groups of approximately ten people for a one-hour sunrise float, starting from somewhere in the Yarra Valley (depending on the wind conditions). This concludes with a champagne breakfast. Admission: From AUD220 per person (including breakfast). Discounts available for children and groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sample some of Victoria's best wine, food and scenery |
180 Swanston Street Melbourne Day Tour Centre Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia +61 1300 85 8687 http://www.grayline.com/ |
The Yarra Valley, north east of Melbourne, not only boasts some of Victoria's prettiest scenery, it is also home to many of the State's top wineries. This tour takes you from central Melbourne through the leafy eastern suburbs, and up into the Dandenong Ranges where you will see beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, noted for its fern gullies and colourful native birds. Then it is on to the Yarra Valley, and a spit-roast lunch at Fergusson's Winery, where you can also start your wine tasting experience. The afternoon takes you through the bush town of Healesville, with stops at wineries such as Oakridge Estate and Domaine Chandon. Here, at Moet & Chandon's Australian base, you will take a guided tour of the winery. Afterwards there's time to relax with a glass of Domaine Chandon and a savoury platter while enjoying the magnificent view from the restaurant windows. Admission: Adults AUD94; concession AUD87; children AUD47 (includes lunch and wine tasting) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Victoria's beautiful and treacherous coastline |
184 Swanston Street Melbourne Day Tour Centre Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia +61 3 9639 2211 http://www.greatsights.com.au/ |
The Great Ocean Road with its magnificent surf beaches, rainforest and rolling farmland is a favourite holiday destination for Melburnians. This tour travels through central Melbourne over the Westgate Bridge and through Victoria's second-largest city, Geelong, before entering the famous coast Road. It twists and turns its way past landmark towns such as Bells Beach (home of the surf championships), Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay. The highlight of the trip for many is the sight of the famous Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park. Wind and waves lashing the sandstone cliffs have created these and other rock formations all along this coast, which has also seen several shipwrecks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Melbourne's summer playground |
Point Nepean Road, Dromana P O Box 192 Melbourne, VIC 3936 Australia +61 3 59873078 / +1 800 804 009 (Toll Free) http://www.visitmorningtonpeni... |
Named after Mornington in Ireland, this Peninsula is Melbourne's summer playground, being just over an hour's drive from the city suburbs. The greatest draw is the cluster of Peninsula's beaches-both safe family beaches (the front beaches on Port Phillip Bay) and wilder rugged beaches (the back beaches on the ocean side). The limestone lighthouse, rugged cliffs, secluded beaches and tea tree forests of the Mornington Peninsula National Park also tempt many people. Inland are the rural towns of Red Hill, Balnarring and Langwarrin, which herald quiet dairy farms and bustling country markets. The naval establishment at HMAS Cerberus is located at another sleepy hollow, Hastings. There are plenty of accommodation options in the seaside resort towns of Frankston, Mornington, Sorrento, Portsea, Rosebud and Dromana for those wanting more than a day trip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Farm experience plus penguin parade |
Pick up: Melbourne Day Tour Centre 184 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia +61 3 5997 1321 http://www.warrook.com.au/ |
From Melbourne this full day tour passes through the Dandenong Ranges and the village of Belgrave then down through pretty South Gippsland to a hearty traditional Aussie lunch at Warrook Farm. At the farm you will see sheep shearing, milking, working sheepdogs, have a hayride and meet kangaroos, wombats and cute baby farm animals. The next stop is famous Phillip Island, home to the little (fairy) penguins and communities of fur seals and koalas. Included in the tour cost is entry to the Koala Conservation Centre and Penguin Reserve. Australian Pacific recommends bringing warm clothing for watching the penguin parade on the beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |